Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford are getting ready for a potential mega-fight. The two champions have agreed to face each other in what could be one of the biggest boxing matches in recent years.
Crawford, the unbeaten switch-hitter from Omaha, faces a huge challenge. He'll move up two weight classes to take on Canelo, the current WBC, WBA, and WBO super-middleweight champion. Both fighters have won world titles in four different divisions, showcasing their versatility and skill.
Canelo's next fight takes place on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He'll face IBF champion William Scull, aiming to become the undisputed champion at 168lbs for a second time.
'Bud' Crawford's last fight was against Israil Madrimov last August. He won the WBA Super-Welterweight World Title by unanimous decision. The fight stirred up some controversy, with promoter Eddie Hearn calling it a 'robbery'. Canelo weighed in on the matter:
"For me, I think he lost. He lost the fight. Or draw, it could be the other side. He knows [now] why there is weight classes."
Crawford, now 37, remains unbeaten through 41 professional fights. He'll watch Canelo's upcoming bout closely as he prepares for what will undoubtedly be the toughest test of his career.
Fans can expect an official announcement about the Canelo-Crawford fight in the weeks following Canelo's match against Scull. The boxing world waits with bated breath for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown between two of the sport's biggest stars.
